Quarterly Meetings in Ill.
By L. D. Sawyer
Our Quarterly Meeting commenced pursuant to appointment, Sept. 7, on the evening of the Sabbath. Owing to the rain, very few attended our first meeting; but we enjoyed a season of prayer, and felt that the presence of the Lord was not confined to the crowded assembly. On Sabbath morning, at 11 o'clock, Bro. Blanchard preached on the Reward of the Righteous. In the evening after the Sabbath, he preached from Acts xx, 28. “Take heed therefore unto yourselves.” And as he faithfully set forth the dangers into which many of us had fallen, we felt that the reproof was well timed, and if heeded, would bring forth fruit unto life everlasting. May the Lord apply the truths that were spoken, to our hearts; and may the time be far distant when the scattering power of the enemy shall be felt among this people. After preaching, we attended to the ordinances, and many earnest and cheering testimonies were given in favor of the truth. On Sunday, Bro. Blanchard preached on the Sabbath and Sealing; and although the multitude keep Sunday, we felt that we were accepting the seal of God in resting the Sabbath-day according to the commandment. Altogether, our meeting was a profitable one. May the Lord assist us to overcome every sin, to be sanctified through the truth, and to be fitted for translation when Jesus comes.